Biofilm describes a microbially-derived sessile community in which microbial cells are firmly
attached to the substratum and embedded in extracellular polymeric matrix. Microbial …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was discovered over 100 years ago by observing the killing of
microorganisms when harmless dyes and visible light were combined in vitro. Since then it …

Abstract Background and Objectives Photodynamic therapy (PDT) appears to be endowed
with several favorable features for the treatment of infections originated by microbial …

Opportunistic fungal pathogens may cause superficial or serious invasive infections,
especially in immunocompromised and debilitated patients. Invasive mycoses represent an …

The story of prevention and control of infectious diseases remains open and a series of
highly virulent pathogens are emerging both in and beyond the hospital setting. Antibiotics …

Photodynamic therapy is witnessing a revival of its origins as a response to the rise of multi-
drug resistant infections and the shortage of new classes of antibiotics. Photodynamic …

An ideal therapeutic agent for bone diseases should act solely on bone tissue with no
pharmacological activity at other anatomical sites. Current therapeutic agents, however, do …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) osteomyelitis is a significant complication for
orthopaedic patients undergoing surgery, particularly with fracture fixation and arthroplasty …

With rapid emergence of multi-drug resistant microbes, it is imperative to seek alternative
means for infection control. Optical waveguides are an auspicious delivery method for …

Abstract Exogenous 5‐aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is taken up directly by bacteria, yeasts,
fungi, and some parasites, which then induces the accumulation of protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) …